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Location : Auraria Campus, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2020-00646
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Position Type: Faculty
Purpose/Summary
The Community College of Denver's (CCD) educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic, and economic fabric of our community, nation, and the world. Ideas, innovation, and the preparation of a well-trained workforce are essential to a vibrant economy. As a teaching focused institution, CCD is committed to provide access and opportunity for nontraditional students, workforce development and training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships that are improving high school graduation, college enrollment, and career success via the pathways model. CCD has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HIS) since 2001, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We currently enroll 8,032 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. Thirty-three percent of CCD's students identify as Hispanic, 32% as White; 10.6% as African American, 7% as International, 5.3% as Asian, 3.7% as more than one race, less than 1% as American Indian/Alaskan Native, and less than 1% as Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Additionally, CCD students are diverse in LGBTQAI+ identity, socioeconomic status, religion, age, veteran status, citizenship status, and nationality.
The Architectural Technology/CAD Program provides workforce education and training to students, leading to certificates and degrees in Architectural Technology that provide a basis for paraprofessional entry-level career advancement, as well as robust transfer opportunities into four-year undergraduate architecture programs. The department also provides critical digital design training and support for students in CCD's Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing programs.
This is a full-time faculty position, teaching an important and unique range of introductory-to-advanced courses in design theory, sustainable design concepts and methodologies, and digital design applications. The faculty will share in the administration of the department, and collaborates on projects and service to the department, pathway, and college. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Architectural Technology/CAD programs in the Arts, Communication and Design Pathway. The faculty works collaboratively with the Chair and other discipline faculty.
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by February 23, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a will be a well-rounded educator who invests in teaching and learning support in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats and has a high interest to engage in collaboration with interdisciplinary programs and/or contribute to their course offerings based on area of expertise, as well as participate cross-functionally within the institution.
Primary teaching duties will be introductory and advanced AEC and CAD courses as specified herein. When appropriate, faculty will have the opportunity to be awarded alternative assignments for administrative and leadership duties.
The successful candidate will also deliver instruction using the latest tools, technology, and user-centered design and pedagogical frameworks. They will have demonstrated experience in effective course- and program-level assessment practices and will have a dedication to ongoing professional development in the field of education as well as design. They will be able to assume leadership responsibilities and exhibit effective organizational skills and articulate written and verbal communication skills. While teaching a curriculum grounded in core values of critical thinking and design/visual thinking, they will also mentor and model respect, competence, professional development, and ethical responsibility. A commitment to student academic success and faculty advising that goes beyond the classroom is essential. Helping to assess and improve student enrollment, course success, and graduation rates will be integral to this position.
In addition to teaching, all full-time faculty are expected to provide service to the college. The successful candidate will collaborate with the department chair and other Architectural Technology/CAD adjuncts on Perkins (evidence and grants), program-level assessment, fundraising, and growing the program to include building non-credit courses that may lead to additional certificates and degrees in architecture, interior design, digital design media, and sustainable design. We seek an individual who is a competent grant writer and who can assist in the management of budget and purchasing obligations. The selected candidate will assist in overseeing the maintenance, use, and growth of our Architectural Technology/CAD labs, including the workstations, scanners, printers, and modeling equipment. We are interested in a candidate who is skilled project manager and has or is willing to build community connections to bridge our educational programs with workforce experience and job opportunities. They will also develop and modify curriculum and engage in other departmental initiatives and responsibilities, including efforts to maintain departmental coherence across Colorado Online @ and our concurrent enrollment courses.
Full-time faculty may also be expected to share in broader department coordination duties on a collaborative basis. These administrative duties may include course scheduling and staffing, hiring and supervising of adjunct instructors, resolving and mediating instructor/student disputes, mentoring adjunct instructors, or taking on the role of department Chair.
As an Architectural Technology/CAD faculty, you are expected to continue to be active within your professional discipline. You will need to demonstrate 2,000-4,000 relevant work experience hours to be initially credentialed to teach and will need to be re-credentialed continually thereafter. You can demonstrate evidence of coursework, workshops/seminar time, and/or work experience to be re-credentialed.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Experience:
Ability to teach the following classes:
Must have or be able to obtain a Career and Technical Education credential through the Colorado Community College System. Click for information on how to obtain a CTE credential.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of and/or experience using Open Education Resources (OER).
• Knowledge and/or experience with grants, especially Perkins.
• Experience with committee work and teaching in higher and post-secondary education (at least 6 semesters preferred)
• ACUE Effective Teaching Practice Certificate
• WELL Accredited Professional
Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver
employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:
**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees
Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Location : Auraria Campus, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2020-00646
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Position Type: Faculty
Purpose/Summary
The Community College of Denver's (CCD) educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic, and economic fabric of our community, nation, and the world. Ideas, innovation, and the preparation of a well-trained workforce are essential to a vibrant economy. As a teaching focused institution, CCD is committed to provide access and opportunity for nontraditional students, workforce development and training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships that are improving high school graduation, college enrollment, and career success via the pathways model. CCD has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HIS) since 2001, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We currently enroll 8,032 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. Thirty-three percent of CCD's students identify as Hispanic, 32% as White; 10.6% as African American, 7% as International, 5.3% as Asian, 3.7% as more than one race, less than 1% as American Indian/Alaskan Native, and less than 1% as Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Additionally, CCD students are diverse in LGBTQAI+ identity, socioeconomic status, religion, age, veteran status, citizenship status, and nationality.
The Architectural Technology/CAD Program provides workforce education and training to students, leading to certificates and degrees in Architectural Technology that provide a basis for paraprofessional entry-level career advancement, as well as robust transfer opportunities into four-year undergraduate architecture programs. The department also provides critical digital design training and support for students in CCD's Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing programs.
This is a full-time faculty position, teaching an important and unique range of introductory-to-advanced courses in design theory, sustainable design concepts and methodologies, and digital design applications. The faculty will share in the administration of the department, and collaborates on projects and service to the department, pathway, and college. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Architectural Technology/CAD programs in the Arts, Communication and Design Pathway. The faculty works collaboratively with the Chair and other discipline faculty.
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by February 23, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a will be a well-rounded educator who invests in teaching and learning support in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats and has a high interest to engage in collaboration with interdisciplinary programs and/or contribute to their course offerings based on area of expertise, as well as participate cross-functionally within the institution.
Primary teaching duties will be introductory and advanced AEC and CAD courses as specified herein. When appropriate, faculty will have the opportunity to be awarded alternative assignments for administrative and leadership duties.
The successful candidate will also deliver instruction using the latest tools, technology, and user-centered design and pedagogical frameworks. They will have demonstrated experience in effective course- and program-level assessment practices and will have a dedication to ongoing professional development in the field of education as well as design. They will be able to assume leadership responsibilities and exhibit effective organizational skills and articulate written and verbal communication skills. While teaching a curriculum grounded in core values of critical thinking and design/visual thinking, they will also mentor and model respect, competence, professional development, and ethical responsibility. A commitment to student academic success and faculty advising that goes beyond the classroom is essential. Helping to assess and improve student enrollment, course success, and graduation rates will be integral to this position.
In addition to teaching, all full-time faculty are expected to provide service to the college. The successful candidate will collaborate with the department chair and other Architectural Technology/CAD adjuncts on Perkins (evidence and grants), program-level assessment, fundraising, and growing the program to include building non-credit courses that may lead to additional certificates and degrees in architecture, interior design, digital design media, and sustainable design. We seek an individual who is a competent grant writer and who can assist in the management of budget and purchasing obligations. The selected candidate will assist in overseeing the maintenance, use, and growth of our Architectural Technology/CAD labs, including the workstations, scanners, printers, and modeling equipment. We are interested in a candidate who is skilled project manager and has or is willing to build community connections to bridge our educational programs with workforce experience and job opportunities. They will also develop and modify curriculum and engage in other departmental initiatives and responsibilities, including efforts to maintain departmental coherence across Colorado Online @ and our concurrent enrollment courses.
Full-time faculty may also be expected to share in broader department coordination duties on a collaborative basis. These administrative duties may include course scheduling and staffing, hiring and supervising of adjunct instructors, resolving and mediating instructor/student disputes, mentoring adjunct instructors, or taking on the role of department Chair.
As an Architectural Technology/CAD faculty, you are expected to continue to be active within your professional discipline. You will need to demonstrate 2,000-4,000 relevant work experience hours to be initially credentialed to teach and will need to be re-credentialed continually thereafter. You can demonstrate evidence of coursework, workshops/seminar time, and/or work experience to be re-credentialed.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Master of Architecture or Interior Design
- Registered NCARB or NCIDQ Certification
- LEED Accredited Professional Certification
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Credential for AEC and CAD (IND and HS CTE credentials desirable in addition)
Experience:
- At least 10 semesters of post-secondary teaching experience, including:
- Demonstrated training in, and experience with, teaching in different modalities: online asynchronous (at least 6 semesters), synchronous remote, and in-person
- Ability to teach human factors and concepts of environmental psychology of design, from the scale of ergonomics, anthropometrics, and human behavior in interior space, through the larger scales of urban design and placemaking
- Experience with designing and writing content for AEC/CAD courses as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and creating content in D2L
- Experience in designing and implementing program level assessment for AEC/CAD classes
- Experience writing, procuring, and assessing Perkins Grants
- Experience with Microsoft Office (including Teams).
Ability to teach the following classes:
- CAD1101/1102 Computer Aided Drafting 2D/I and II (AutoCAD)
- CAD2220 Revit Architecture
- CAD1110 SketchUp
- AEC1100 Introduction to Design Theory
- AEC2300 Sustainable Building Systems
- AEC2310 LEED Exam Preparation
Must have or be able to obtain a Career and Technical Education credential through the Colorado Community College System. Click for information on how to obtain a CTE credential.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Skill in working with students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Practice addressing issues of equity and closing the equity gap in the classroom.
- Familiarity with building relationships with industry partners and community outreach approaches.
- Familiarity with an online learning management system such as Desire to Learn to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
- Experience with student advising.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of high levels of initiative with minimal supervision needed.
- Experience working with industry partners and professional organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of and/or experience using Open Education Resources (OER).
• Knowledge and/or experience with grants, especially Perkins.
• Experience with committee work and teaching in higher and post-secondary education (at least 6 semesters preferred)
• ACUE Effective Teaching Practice Certificate
• WELL Accredited Professional
Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver
employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:
- Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
- Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
- Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees
Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
